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Gladys Samuelson Obituary
Gladys Samuelson, 97, of New London, MN, passed peacefully with family at her side on February 16, 2024 in Duluth, MN, just six hours short of her 98th birthday. She was born in New London on February 17, 1926 to Knute and Janie (Gunn) Gjerde. She married Daniel Samuelson of Willmar in 1944 and they raised three children.
Gladys is preceded in death by her parents, husband, a daughter and a granddaughter.
She is survived by her son, Kiff Samuelson; a daughter; 6 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
The family would like to thank the caring staff of Benedictine Westwood Terrace and St. Lukes Hospice.
There will be a private ceremony at Minnesota Veterans Cemetery-Little Falls.
Funeral arrangements by Dougherty Funeral Home, 600 E. 2nd St., Duluth, MN 55805 (218) 727-3555
600 E. Second Street, Duluth, MN 55805
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